Living in Irvington, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Irvington · Census data 2020–2024
Irvington has 6,531 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $173,248 (102% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $868,100, the median rent is $2,592/month.
Irvington at a glance
- Population
- 6,531
- Median age
- 44.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $173,248State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $868,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,592/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 81%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Irvington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 102% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 105% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Irvington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Irvington the median home value is $868,100, 161% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,592 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,931 a month in housing costs.
Irvington median household income
The median household income in Irvington is $173,248 and the income per person is $107,033. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Irvington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,786
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Renter-occupied
- 19%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.71
Irvington demographics
- Population
- 6,531
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 2,396
- Foreign-born
- 19.7%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Irvington ›
Education in Irvington
76% of adults 25 and older in Irvington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 49.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Irvington
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 39%
- Drive alone
- 36.8%
- Public transit
- 11.9%
- Walk to work
- 8.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Irvington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington | 6,531 | $173,248 | $868,100 | $2,592 |
| Dobbs Ferry | 11,443 | $165,417 | $765,500 | $2,369 |
| Ardsley | 4,998 | $243,000 | $829,900 | $3,501 |
| Tarrytown | 11,784 | $107,106 | $685,300 | $2,121 |
| Piermont | 2,514 | $140,450 | $652,900 | $1,910 |
| Elmsford | 5,186 | $120,179 | $641,700 | $2,546 |
| Hastings-on-Hudson | 8,434 | $193,621 | $865,200 | $1,877 |
| Grand View-on-Hudson | 226 | $154,338 | $1,067,000 | $3,464 |
| Sparkill | 1,483 | $250,001 | $653,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Irvington, NY?
The median household income in Irvington is $173,248, 102% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Irvington?
The median home value in Irvington is $868,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Irvington?
The median gross rent in Irvington is $2,592 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is Irvington, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 102% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 105% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Irvington?
The median age in Irvington is 44.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Irvington?
The average commute to work in Irvington is 36 minutes; 39% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Irvington?
The unemployment rate in Irvington is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Irvington?
76% of adults in Irvington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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